CVE-2020-4968 : Security Advisory and Response
Learn about CVE-2020-4968 affecting IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6. Details on impact, affected systems, exploitation, mitigation, and prevention measures.
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 has a vulnerability due to weaker cryptographic algorithms, potentially allowing attackers to decrypt sensitive information.
Understanding CVE-2020-4968
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 vulnerability with weaker cryptographic algorithms.
What is CVE-2020-4968?
IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6 uses weaker cryptographic algorithms, posing a risk of sensitive data decryption by attackers.
The Impact of CVE-2020-4968
- CVSS Score: 5.3 (Medium Severity)
- Attack Complexity: High
- Attack Vector: Adjacent Network
- Confidentiality Impact: High
- Exploit Code Maturity: Unproven
- Remediation Level: Official Fix
- Report Confidence: Confirmed
Technical Details of CVE-2020-4968
Details of the vulnerability in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6.
Vulnerability Description
- Weaker cryptographic algorithms in IBM Security Identity Governance and Intelligence 5.2.6.
Affected Systems and Versions
- Affected Product: Security Identity Governance and Intelligence
- Vendor: IBM
- Affected Version: 5.2.6
Exploitation Mechanism
- Attackers could exploit the vulnerability to decrypt highly sensitive information.
Mitigation and Prevention
Protecting systems from the CVE-2020-4968 vulnerability.
Immediate Steps to Take
- Apply official fixes provided by IBM.
- Monitor for any unauthorized access or data decryption.
- Consider restricting network access to affected systems.
Long-Term Security Practices
- Regularly update cryptographic algorithms to stronger versions.
- Conduct security audits to identify and address vulnerabilities.
Patching and Updates
- Ensure all systems are updated with the latest security patches from IBM.